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Division Spotlight
Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy
Andrew Griffith is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. In this role, he leads DOE’s research and development on advanced nuclear fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, and limit proliferation risk. He is also leading the Office of Nuclear Energy’s efforts to establish a commercial High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) supply. Andy has over 35 years of experience working in the nuclear technology area, including positions in the Navy’s nuclear submarine force, and DOE’s Office of Environmental Management and Office of Nuclear Energy.
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